Is Duke University worth it?
Duke University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution in Durham, North Carolina (large city). It awarded 7,136 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in management sciences and quantitative methods, computer science and engineering management.
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Median earnings 1 year after
$74,497
Median earnings 4 years after
$115,722
Median earnings 10 years after
$97,800
Average net price
$29,612
Completion rate
97%
Completions (2024)
7,136
Years to pay back
1.0 years
Students (undergrad)
6,442
Median earnings after completing, by program
| Program | Credential | Median earnings, 1yr | Median earnings, 4yr | Graduates counted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's | $171,948 | $222,160 | 565 |
| Law | Doctoral | $205,891 | $261,230 | 299 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Master's | $109,702 | $122,410 | 282 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Bachelor's | $77,288 | $87,763 | 198 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | $133,356 | $195,809 | 185 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | Master's | $44,015 | $58,405 | 179 |
| Medicine | Doctoral | $67,570 | $92,928 | 158 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | Master's | $67,458 | $96,411 | 129 |
| Economics | Bachelor's | $98,649 | $161,149 | 119 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Doctoral | $156,275 | $161,843 | 118 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | $30,939 | $83,192 | 112 |
| Public Policy Analysis | Bachelor's | $60,501 | $103,071 | 109 |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Doctoral | $68,778 | $80,920 | 103 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Master's | $115,890 | $132,468 | 80 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | Graduate certificate | $121,523 | $140,083 | 76 |
Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.
Awards conferred, by program
| Program | Award level | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | Master's | 1,062 |
| Engineering/Industrial Management | Master's | 298 |
| Law | Doctoral professional practice | 277 |
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | 274 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's | 259 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | Master's | 241 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's | 206 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | Bachelor's | 158 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | Bachelor's | 149 |
| Public Policy Analysis, General | Bachelor's | 142 |
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Sources: federal figures for Duke University. Federal figures from College Scorecard and IPEDS. Occupation pay from Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS for North Carolina. Counts under 10 are not published.
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